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Sat, 7 Jun 2008 11:06:19 CST
KEARNEY — The last piece of carpet was laid a day ahead of schedule, allowing volunteers at this year’s Habitat for Humanity Home Builders Blitz to breathe a sigh of relief.

CPS board to consider pact Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:36:00 CDT
The 2008-09 contract for Columbus Public Schools new teachers will include a 4.45 percent boost in base salaries.

Former wall flower Evans looks to bloom Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:38:00 CDT
Local musician A.J. Evans is attempting to get his professional singing career off the ground and is looking for support f... (13 comments)

Public sees where pets are taught to be polite Video Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:19:00 CDT
Rex sped across a balance beam, and Vino sat to pose on top of a rock. Video with story

11th duck run to get rolling at open house Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:40:00 CDT
The Columbus United Way will kick off its 11th annual Columbus Duck River Run fundraiser with an open house from 3-6 p.m. ...

Bruning: Property owners can kick off circulators Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:42:00 CDT
Petition circulators dont have a right to remain on private property if theyre asked to leave, the Nebraska attorney...

City/area digests Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:45:00 CDT
Reception slated for city art gallery

Bush should get treated like Clinton Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:44:00 CDT
Hopefully, by the time you read this Hillary will have gracefully admitted defeat. (3 comments)

Gabel-Pohlmann take team title Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:18:00 CDT
COLUMBUS - Brandon Gabel had no idea why, but he expected it. When the Osceola graduate arrived at Elks Country Club to ...

Hoefelman takes Modified feature at Boone County Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:29:00 CDT
ALBION - Jared Hoefelman took home top honors during the Modified feature at Boone County Raceway Friday. The Columbus re...

sports notes Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:09:00 CDT
Correction The boys U8 Columbus Bobcats soccer team went 14-0 to finish as the AYSO U8 regular season champions. There ...

Wendts play in 4th quarter helps Blues to win Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:13:00 CDT
Blues coach Eric Kessler was happy to be coaching Leighs Seth Wendt than against him. Video

Lakeview players shine in leading Reds to 68-44 victory Video Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:17:00 CDT
The three Lakeview players had one last opportunity to play together in the 26th annual Columbus Telegram/Central Communit...

Seniors finish 2-1 over weekend Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:14:00 CDT
The Columbus Bank Seniors baseball team went 2-1 during its homestand with Lakeview and Sampson Construction this weekend ...

Big innings help Reds sweep Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:16:00 CDT
Two big innings in both games allowed the Columbus American Legion Junior Reds to be successful against ONeill.

Obama vs. McCain: What's your take on the race? Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:50:00 CDT
The primary season is finally over and the attention is turning to one of the most interesting presidential races in histo... (9 comments)

How many summer events have you had rained out? Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:47:00 CDT
The rains came and came and came some more. Baseball, volleyball, golf, picnics and more have suffered. How many events ha... (3 comments)

Who would you like to spend an hour with? Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:52:00 CDT
If you could spend an hour conversing with anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be and why? (14 comments)

Nebraska "To Do" list: Mark off tornado warning Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:37:00 CDT
Well, Ive been through my first official tornado warning siren, and I cant help but feel like it was a kind of ch... (21 comments)

Columbus makes me feel welcomed Mon, 26 May 2008 19:13:00 CDT
One of the pleasant aspects for me about living in a smaller community is the welcoming feeling you get, and the lack of f... (26 comments)

School's out for summer ... so are the dust bunnies Thu, 22 May 2008 17:42:00 CDT
For me and my wife, the end of the school year means the workers -- Claire and Alek -- return to their - duties of keeping...

Woman inspired by veterans' journey Thu, 22 May 2008 17:40:00 CDT
You could have heard a pin drop as the buses pulled up to the World War II Memorial.

Nebraska tries to nail down basketball schedule Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:59:00 CDT
Nebraska is searching for a school, preferably from a BCS conference, to visit Lincoln this season to begin a home-and-hom...

NU recruit Cooper hasn't made a decision yet Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:59:00 CDT
Khiry Cooper, who has carried intentions of playing both football (wide receiver) and baseball (center fielder) for the Hu...

NU grads develop interactive playbook system Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:59:00 CDT
The interactive playbook and scouting system that has been presented to and impressed the great Bill Gates himself. It is ...

Maric works out with Pacers Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:10:00 CDT
On Wednesday, the Pacers brought in Nebraska center Aleks Maric and Kansas center Sasha Kaun. The next day, Indiana watche...

More Huskers selected in MLB draft Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:27:00 CDT
Its been a busy day for Nebraska baseball players in the Major League draft Friday. Two of Huskers four senior regul...

Recruit Cooper picked by Angels in MLB draft Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:15:00 CDT
Khiry Cooper, arguably Nebraskas top receiver in the 2008 football recruiting class, will have a major decision to make...

Mariners take Pribanic in third round Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:11:00 CDT
Aaron Pribanic, a hard-throwing right-hander who went 3-4 with a 4.72 ERA for Nebraska in 2008, was the 98th player taken ...

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Tornado wreaks havoc in Omaha
Weather officials saw conditions for a tornado Saturday afternoon, but thought the danger had passed by midnight. But early Sunday morning, a tornado took seven minutes to make at least seven houses uninhabitable and damage hundreds of others.

• World-Herald Video:
     Omaha tornado aftermath
     Omaha homes damaged
     Fahey surveys tornado area
     'It was very terrifying'
• World-Herald Photo Gallery: Tornado damage
• Your Photos: Tornado and storm damage
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• Forecast, radar in motion, satellite

Fewer drivers buying snacks, drinks with gas
With gas almost $4 a gallon, adding a Slushee and candy bar to the convenience store bill might be out of the question. Eight store managers said gas prices have affected in-store purchases — customers are buying fewer soft drinks and candy.

• Complete Coverage: The growing price of gas
• Saving gas: Send us an e-mail telling us how you or your business is coping with the high cost of gas. Read what others have to say.

Swimvitational: Tired Mania is ready to rest
Now that the Swimvitational is over and the next meet on Adam Mania's schedule is the U.S. Olympic Trials, the Norris High and Wisconsin graduate is ready for his next phase of training. For almost every swimmer who has made the Trials cuts, it's time to taper. Mania won't totally avoid the pool, but the hard work and heavy weight lifting regimens are over.

• Photo galleries: Sunday • Saturday • Friday • Thursday
• NEW! Section devoted to Omaha's summer swimming events

Father's Day is nigh, time to get him a tie
"You wouldn't think it from all the jokes, but ties are a surprisingly popular Father's Day gift," said Dan Ryan, vice president of Jerry Ryan Clothing and Sportswear. That's the good news for tie-sellers. The bad news? The number of men wearing ties to work every day in 2007 was just 6 percent.

Track and Field: 21 athletes heading to nationals

Upgrades at airports focusing on 'security that you can't see'
New and renovated airports have poured millions of dollars into safety upgrades since 9/11, working advice from explosives experts into design plans that encompass the most secure place for parking garages, more efficient security checkpoints and a wide range of other items.

Workplace: Tech firm culture drives women to drop out in droves
A study focusing on women with degrees in sicence, engineering and technology — traditionally male-dominated fields — is finding they drop out in droves. Over time, 52 percent of these highly qualified women quit their jobs

Bidding wars start as housing prices cut
Lenders stung by the housing bust are slashing prices to rid themselves of an unprecedented number of foreclosed properties, sparking bidding wars in some places that evoke the market's go-go years.

Michelle Singletary: Working teens need guidance on money

Presidential campaign shifts help for auto industry into neutral

Yemeni group seeks more U.S. wheat

Farmers brace for rising costs

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Top Dems see unity behind Obama
Democrat Barack Obama will win over supporters of Hillary Clinton because he offers a "stark" contrast with Republican John McCain on issues such as health care and the economy, Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Sunday.

Obama rolled the dice on caucus payoff
Last summer, officials with Barack Obama's campaign inquired about Nebraska's first-ever Democratic caucuses. They wanted to know the rules and they promised to compete. The Nebraska win was one of 10 straight that Obama scored after the Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses. Iowa and Nebraska were key components in his strategy for winning the most delegate "chips."

Clinton suspends campaign, endorses Obama
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton brought an end to her campaign for the White House on Saturday with a rousing farewell to thousands of supporters and an emotional and unequivocal call for her supporters to get behind Sen. Barack Obama, the man who defeated her for the Democratic Party's nomination.

• AP Video: Sen. Feinstein discusses Clinton-Obama meeting

Daub sees real shot to be mayor
Hal Daub wants another shot at being Omaha's mayor and is promoting himself as having the firepower to take on all comers, including the man who narrowly beat him - incumbent Mayor Mike Fahey.

The real McCain: A neocon or a 'realist'?
On the 2008 campaign trail, McCain is seen as an unyielding hawk. But before his first presidential run in 2000, he declared he would work with the Democratic Party to devise foreign policy. In the last 25 years, he has traveled down an unpredictable foreign policy path.

North Platte will vote on fluoridation

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